Apple MD031 setup guide To set it up

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To set it up:

1Connect the hard disk to the AirPort Extreme USB port (d) using a USB cable.

2Open AirPort Utility (located in the Utilities folder in the Applications folder on a computer using Mac OS X, and in Start > All Programs > AirPort on a computer using Windows), select your base station, and then click Continue.

3Follow the onscreen instructions to create a new network if you have not already set up your network.

Computers can access the hard disk to share or store files using Mac OS X v10.4 or later, or Windows XP (with Service Pack 2) or Windows Vista.

Note: If you are using a Windows computer, make sure you install Bonjour for Windows, located on the AirPort CD that came with your base station.

Chapter 2 AirPort Extreme Networks

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Contents Setup Guide Page Contents Regulatory Compliance Information Getting Started AirPort Extreme has five ports, located on the back About the AirPort ExtremeAC adapter What You Need to Get Started About the AirPort SoftwarePlugging In AirPort Extreme Ethernet activity light Light Status/description AirPort Extreme Status LightWhat’s Next AirPort Extreme Networks Using the AirPort Extreme with a Broadband Internet Service To set it up Using the AirPort Extreme to Share a USB Printer To print from a computer using Mac OS X v10.2.8 or later To print from a computer using Mac OS XTo print from a computer using Windows XP or Windows Vista Using the AirPort Extreme to Share USB Hard Disks To set it up Page Using AirPort Utility Setting Up the AirPort ExtremeOn a Macintosh computer using Mac OS X v10.4 or later Configuring and Sharing Internet Access Creating a New Wireless NetworkSetting Up the AirPort Extreme To set advanced options Setting Advanced OptionsTo allow client access to your network Allowing Wireless Clients Access to Your NetworkIf You Can’t Connect to the Internet Tips and TroubleshootingIf You Forgot Your Network or Base Station Password To reset the base station passwordIf Your AirPort Extreme Isn’t Responding If Your AirPort Extreme Status Light Flashes Amber To return your AirPort Extreme to the factory settingsOn a Macintosh using Mac OS X v10.2.7 or later On a Macintosh using Mac OS X v10.5 or laterIf Your Printer Isn’t Responding On a computer using Windows XP AirPort Extreme Placement ConsiderationsUpdating AirPort Software Items That Can Cause Interference with AirPort Learning More Service, and Support Onscreen Help AirPort Extreme Specifications AirPort Extreme Specifications and Safety GuidelinesUsing your AirPort Extreme Safely About Operating and Storage Temperatures Regulatory Compliance Information Wireless Radio UseIndustry Canada Statement Taiwan Taiwan Warning Statements Page Page Printed